Shrink file size by re-rendering each page as a compressed image. Best for scanned or image-heavy PDFs — text will no longer be selectable afterward.
It can, depending on the compression level you choose. "High quality" keeps images closer to their original resolution, while "Smallest size" applies more aggressive compression that may visibly reduce image sharpness.
Yes — compression re-renders each page as a compressed image, so it's best for scanned or image-heavy documents. Text in the compressed file will no longer be selectable or searchable.
No hard limit — but very large files depend on your device's available memory, since everything is processed locally in your browser.
No. Compression happens entirely on your device — the file is never sent over the network.